Atariboy2600 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Made this mock box art many moons ago. (Nov 3 2006) I said it before and I'll say it again: ATARI! Please make this dream unit come true! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) A 5200 FB would be cool, but considering no one would touch those controllers with a 20 foot pole, it will never happen. It doesn't hurt to dream though and I would imagine that some kind of 5200 compilation could be possible. Made this mock box art many moons ago. (Nov 3 2006) I said it before and I'll say it again: ATARI! Please make this dream unit come true! Edited June 15, 2018 by Hwlngmad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 It would need to be the size of a small boat, with a power brick the size of a man's shoe, to be truly authentic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 A 5200 FB would be cool, but considering no one would touch those controllers with a 20 foot pole, it will never happen. It doesn't hurt to dream though and I would imagine that some kind of 5200 compilation could be possible. Atari Flashback Classics Vol. 3 features about all the 5200 games available. I already have it and can't say that they play that great. I'm hoping there are some tweaks before the official release date. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I couldn't remember if the AFC V3 has 5200 games or not. Hopefully they will tweak and improve gameplay as that would be a pretty nifty little collection to have handy as the 5200 is not a bad console, but those controllers just kill it (and not in a good sense). Atari Flashback Classics Vol. 3 features about all the 5200 games available. I already have it and can't say that they play that great. I'm hoping there are some tweaks before the official release date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I couldn't remember if the AFC V3 has 5200 games or not. Hopefully they will tweak and improve gameplay as that would be a pretty nifty little collection to have handy as the 5200 is not a bad console, but those controllers just kill it (and not in a good sense). To clarify my earlier statement, I just meant the available Atari 5200 games that Atari has rights to still. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Well, something is better than nothing To clarify my earlier statement, I just meant the available Atari 5200 games that Atari has rights to still. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1980gamer Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I actually think the 5200 controller could be done really well nowadays. The analog sticks on all modern controllers work great. Use that in place of the 2 pots that don't center...arrrr Try to make it compatible with the original controller. So let it be written....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetick1 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 (edited) Atari Flashback Classics Vol. 3 features about all the 5200 games available. I already have it and can't say that they play that great. I'm hoping there are some tweaks before the official release date. Are you allowed to mention which device(s) you were testing "Atari Flashback Classics Vol. 3" on? PS4 , Xbox One , PC or Switch ? Edited June 19, 2018 by thetick1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Yes, you are probably right. Shoot, if the Xbox 'Duke' controller can redone and touched up a bit to make it better than it was before, I am sure an updated 5200 controller could be done. However, I am afraid there is not too much demand for the 5200 in general. Still, an updated controller would be nice, that's for sure. I actually think the 5200 controller could be done really well nowadays. The analog sticks on all modern controllers work great. Use that in place of the 2 pots that don't center...arrrr Try to make it compatible with the original controller. So let it be written....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom_of_Krankor Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 If someone made an updated 5200 controller that worked via USB, I’d buy it in a heartbeat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacuumnoise Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Atari 2700! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 We could really use a Super A'Can, Nuon, Pippen, a functional Neptune, and who knows what else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 An 32x Genesis (which is what Sega should have built) would be an interesting option. It could be pre-loaded with Genesis and 32x games. That along with SD card support, I think that would be a winner. The others, I am afraid, only hard-core gamers (and historians) know about. We could really use a Super A'Can, Nuon, Pippen, a functional Neptune, and who knows what else. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacuumnoise Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 32x would be hilarious considering it has a library of only 40 games worldwide IIRC also a Jaguar flashback would be cool as they have become quite pricey and the jaguar CD aspect works maybe 50% of the time.... I'm sure its just licensing holding this stuff back, and if anyone is even interested in these things as they are niche. It is one thing to make a flashback console of Atari 2600/5200/7800 or the Sega Genesis clones, all of which are iconic systems with lots of great games even if sound etc. isn't perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 32x would be hilarious considering it has a library of only 40 games worldwide IIRC It has some good ones, though ... and it can play all the Sega Genesis/Megadrive games, too. I always wanted a Sega Neptune (Genesis + Mars32X) system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacuumnoise Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 It has some good ones, though ... and it can play all the Sega Genesis/Megadrive games, too. I always wanted a Sega Neptune (Genesis + Mars32X) system. True, & the Neptune's aesthetics have aged well IMHO as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 True, & the Neptune's aesthetics have aged well IMHO as well. Yes, a lot nicer than that hideous Atari Jaguar shell everyone keeps digging up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacuumnoise Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Lmfao Atgames will be calling the dentist's for shells! ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Probably a Cassette Vision or even the Super Cassette Vision or put both in the same FB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Most of those you mention probably would require open source or at least community driven development: design the software and files for the exterior casing, and we'll plop it onto a standard PCB and make a production run. Systems even few collectors know about or at least care about, no general public recognition at all so if it would sell in mass markets, it would have to be advertised as the lost gems, recreation of the systems you didn't know ever existed so here is your second best chance to own a rarity. I'm not sure that sales pitch would work, perhaps with 1 product but certainly not with 5 products. I believe Bill previously may have mentioned that the Jaguar is not out of the scope, though obviously mostly forgotten outside of the Atari collectors' communities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 It has some good ones, though ... and it can play all the Sega Genesis/Megadrive games, too. I always wanted a Sega Neptune (Genesis + Mars32X) system. Yep, that was my point. You have Genesis/Mega Drive games on there plus a small compilation of 32x games (5-10). Make it to where it can play cartridges for both and I think that would be a nice little product. Also, I agree having just a 32x system by itself would not fly what-so-ever. However, something like a Neptune could be a hot ticket item IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I agree. I like the Atari Jaguar's look to, but the Neptune definitely had style and nothing so openly exposed like the Jag did. True, & the Neptune's aesthetics have aged well IMHO as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacuumnoise Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I agree. I like the Atari Jaguar's look to, but the Neptune definitely had style and nothing so openly exposed like the Jag did. Jaguar IMHO looks great until the CD player (which is needed for many homebrews obviously) is attached... it really does look like a toilet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 The Jag is pretty slick, but the CD player kills the look by sure. Jaguar IMHO looks great until the CD player (which is needed for many homebrews obviously) is attached... it really does look like a toilet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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